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Do you love to read, write, and analyze texts? As an English major, you will study the foundational texts of British, American, and global literatures through textual analysis, analytical composition, and literary history. You can also take courses in a wide variety of areas, including border studies, digital cultures, under-represented literature, and film and visual culture.
Understand the historical and cultural range of literature written in English
Learn how to write clearly and effectively
Conduct and use literary research and critical analysis
You can pursue careers in a variety of fields, from writing and publishing to government and business.
- Editor
- Publisher
- Marketing writer
- Technical writer
- Teacher
- Librarian
Become career-ready by participating in a large and growing internship program, career development events, and a study abroad program in London. The department is also home to Sonora Review, the oldest student-run literary journal in the country.
Take courses from top scholars in a variety of subjects, including literary analysis, literary history, language, Shakespeare, and focused research.
- ENGL 280: Introduction to Literature
- ENGL 373B: British and American Literature: Restoration to the 19th Century
- ENGL 380: Literary Analysis
- ENGL 413: Shakespeare
- ENGL 477: Studies of Native American Literature
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Learn about the Department of English and See degree requirements
Laura Owen - lauraowen@email.arizona.edu